Meet the Team
Amanda
Vice President of Growth
Amanda has been with Penny Linn since 2021 and if you’ve interacted with Penny Linn at all over these past years then you’ve likely already met her. She lives in Norwalk, CT with her husband Jon and her cat Roo.
Emily
Sr. Manager, Brand experience
Emily is is an avid stitcher, is married to golf (literally!) and has an insane novelty handbag collection. She lives in Royal Oak, MI with her husband, Sam, and cavapoo, Chip.
Bridget
Sr. Manager, Licensing & Logistics
Bridget hails from a New England favorite: Cape Cod! She lives on the South Shore of Massachusetts with her boyfriend, Bobby.
Dorothy
Flagship Store Manager
Dorothy has been an avid stitcher for over 30 years and has worked in retail needlepoint for many years. She lives in Riverside, CT with her husband and golden Rudy, and has three grown children.
Hannah
Customer Specialist
Hannah is originally from South Carolina, but she now lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia with her husband, Brendan, daughter Caroline, and their labradoodle, George. When she’s not stitching, she’s busy baking sourdough and decorating their new home!
Olivia
Buying Coordinator
Olivia joined Penny Linn after graduating from Villanova University. Originally from the South Shore of Massachusetts, she now lives in New York City. In her free time, she loves stitching, painting, reading, and going to the beach!
Hayley
Retail Associate
Hayley grew up and still lives in Norwalk, CT with her dog, Ajax. She joined Penny Linn as a first-time needlepointer. In her free time, she loves stitching at the beer garden, at the beach, or watching Bravo reality shows!
Caitlin
Graphic Designer
Caitlin initially joined Penny Linn as a freelancer, but quickly transitioned to full-time. Originally from northern Virginia, she lives now in northern Maryland with her husband Joe and their golden mountain doodle, Ruby. When she’s not making something in her studio, she’s happiest outside, binge reading a good book, or trying out new decorative stitches.
Lila
E-Commerce Associate
Lila joined Penny Linn after graduating from Lehigh University and resides in her hometown of New Canaan, CT. Lila enjoys stitching and playing tennis.
Abby
Inventory Coordinator
Abby joined Penny Linn after spending several years living in Boston. She currently lives in New York City, but grew up just down the road in Cos Cob, Connecticut. Besides stitching, she loves Formula One, reading & trying new restaurants in the city!
Anneliese
Flagship Assistant Store Manager
Anneliese joined Penny Linn after graduating from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia with a degree in Communications and Advertising. After graduating she moved back to her hometown of Greenwich, CT and is now pursuing her Masters of Science in Marketing. She has a three year old mini golden doodle named Benson and in her free time likes to walk at the beach and binge watch Law & Order SVU!
Emily
Customer Service Associate
Emily grew up in a small town in NJ. When she’s not stitching she loves going for walks, reading, cooking and trying new restaurants!
Daria
Product Development Coordinator
Daria grew up on Long Island, New York, but now lives in Stamford, CT with her partner, Tom. She recently graduated from the School of Visual Arts with a BFA in 3D Animation & Visual Effects. When she’s not stitching, she loves painting in her studio, crafting, and finding the best grilled cheese spots.
Adrianne
Social Media Associate
Adrianne was born and raised in a small town in Vermont. She loves teaching (and doing) pilates and spending time with her Australian Shepherd named, Maple!
Missy
NYC Store Manager
Missy joined Penny Linn after spending 23 years at home raising her four kids. She has been stitching for 20+ years and loves all things needlepoint! She grew up in Dorset, Vermont (a tiny needlepoint Mecca!) and now lives in Cos Cob, CT with her husband and two big black labs. She loves sharing her love of needlepoint with everyone she knows and is always stitching something for people she loves!
Amanda
Wholesale & E-Comm Associate
Amanda has been needlepointing for over thirty years, first learning from her grandmother. She lives in Darien, CT with her three kids and crazy dog, Granger. She is happiest when stitching on the sidelines of her children’s baseball, soccer, and basketball games. When she’s not stitching, she enjoys reading, baking, and spending time by the ocean.
Kate
NYC Assistant Store Manager
Kate joined Penny Linn shortly after graduating from the University of Richmond, where she majored in marketing. Originally from Long Island, she now lives in New York City and enjoys spending her free time at the beach stitching gifts for family and friends.
Margaret
NYC Assistant Store Manager
Margaret was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. She studied English and History at Boston College before moving to New York City. When she's not stitching, you can find her reading, baking, or exploring the city with her friends.
Nathalia
NYC Associate Store Manager
Nathalia joined Penny Linn after graduating from NYU with a degree in Art History. Originally from Texas, she now calls New York City home with her partner, Andrew, and their cat, Bear. She loves spending her time stitching in the park, exploring museums, browsing bookstores, and searching for a new favorite iced matcha spot.
Hunter
E-Commerce Associate
Hunter started with Penny Linn as a part time retail associate in the summer of 2025. After her passion for the craft grew rapidly, she decided to join the team full time and surround herself with needlepoint. In her free time you can find her reading with her cat Scarlett, stitching or spending time with family and friends.
